Building

Space

Location

Associated features

Field description of sequence

Interpretation

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SE corner

Hearths in demarcated depression

Successive accumulation of deposits rich in charred flecks and ash from oven rake-out

Accumulation of ashy rake-out next to hearths. Not well maintained, rounded aggregates suggest accumulations of sweepings*. The presence of a step down into this area, suggests it was frequently covered in ash, but was contained and separated from other areas of the room.

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NE corner

Ovens on platform

Thick heterogeneous deposits and aggregates around ovens

Infill/packing around ovens. Similar to 'Shrine VIII.25'

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SW corner (not excavated)

unexcavated

Successive accumulation of deposits rich in charred flecks and ash

Originally an area which was regularly covered in accumulations of ash.

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SW corner, middle phases of building

Platform with bins

Mud plaster floors with occasional white plaster surfaces on top of thick layers of packing

Well maintained platform next to bins, for food preparation

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SW corner, last phase

Oven on platform

Mud plaster floors with occasional white plaster surfaces and thin lens of grey deposits with charred flecks

Well maintained area next to oven, with only a thin lens of ashy rake-out. Generally well maintained surface, for ?food preparation

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Centre

Central low area

Mud plaster floors with occasional white plaster surfaces, some trampled and abraded

Area of heavier 'traffic'